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FEMA Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-4159| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2022
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act or the FEMA Equity Act This bill addresses equity in federal disaster assistance policies and programs. It allows, in some instances, counties to request disaster declarations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must develop and implement a process to ensure equity in the provision of federal assistance and throughout all FEMA programs and policies. Additionally, FEMA must establish metrics to measure the efficacy of the process and seek input from relevant representatives of state, regional, local, and tribal governments; community-based organizations; subject matter experts; and individuals from underserved communities impacted by disasters. FEMA must designate a senior official as an equity advisor. The bill establishes in FEMA an Equity Enterprise Steering Group. The chief executive officer of an affected county may submit a request for a presidential declaration that a major disaster exists if (1) the governor of the state or territory in which the county is located does not request such a declaration, (2) the affected county is not included in a request for assistance made by such governor, or (3) the affected county communicates with that governor about the disaster or potential request for a major disaster declaration before the relevant period has lapsed. The Government Accountability Office shall issue a report describing the factors that FEMA considers when evaluating a request from a governor to declare that a major disaster or emergency exists and to authorize specified assistance.
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Timeline
May 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7668
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • May 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7668
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7668: FEMA Equity Act

FEMA Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-4159| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2022
Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act or the FEMA Equity Act This bill addresses equity in federal disaster assistance policies and programs. It allows, in some instances, counties to request disaster declarations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must develop and implement a process to ensure equity in the provision of federal assistance and throughout all FEMA programs and policies. Additionally, FEMA must establish metrics to measure the efficacy of the process and seek input from relevant representatives of state, regional, local, and tribal governments; community-based organizations; subject matter experts; and individuals from underserved communities impacted by disasters. FEMA must designate a senior official as an equity advisor. The bill establishes in FEMA an Equity Enterprise Steering Group. The chief executive officer of an affected county may submit a request for a presidential declaration that a major disaster exists if (1) the governor of the state or territory in which the county is located does not request such a declaration, (2) the affected county is not included in a request for assistance made by such governor, or (3) the affected county communicates with that governor about the disaster or potential request for a major disaster declaration before the relevant period has lapsed. The Government Accountability Office shall issue a report describing the factors that FEMA considers when evaluating a request from a governor to declare that a major disaster or emergency exists and to authorize specified assistance.
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Timeline
May 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7668
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • May 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7668
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7668: FEMA Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted